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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S4500

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Introduced March 2005
  • Superseded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm S5 Pro
Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S4500, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and Fujifilm S4500 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was brought out 7 years prior to the Fujifilm S4500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro scores against the Fujifilm S4500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Fujifilm S4500

 Fujifilm S3 Pro Fujifilm S4500 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution235k230kCrisper screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 Fujifilm S4500 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
ReleasedJanuary 2012March 2005Fresher by 82 months
Screen size3"2"Bigger screen (+1")

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm S4500

 Fujifilm S3 Pro Fujifilm S4500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S3 Pro has outside measurements of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4500 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S4500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and the Fujifilm S4500.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm S4500 is 54 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm S4500.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S3 Pro due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm S4500 will render greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S3 Pro will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Portrait photography camera
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Street photography camera
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (930g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (543 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Sports photography camera
47
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Travel photography with Fujifilm S4500
50
lighter than others in class (930 grams)
environment proofing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (543 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography highlights
48
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
small screen (2")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
41
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Vlogging with Fujifilm S4500
9
no video recording
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (543g)
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm S4500
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProFujifilm FinePix S4500
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S4500
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2005-03-16 2012-01-05
Physical type Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4256 x 2848 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2" 3"
Display resolution 235 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 94% 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930 grams (2.05 pounds) 543 grams (1.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 346 not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $230